Sahaja Proso Millet
Item Code: MLPRMTEM
Proso Millet (Varigalu) is a warm season grass, highly nutritious cereal grain used for human consumption, but more common for bird feeding. It's colour ranges from yellow, cream, orange to red or brown.
Sahaja Proso Millets are organically grown and pesticide free. It is procured directly from the farmers. Add health to your life!
Nutritional values - It's low glycemic index has made it a fad among weight watchers. Gluten-free, numerous amounts of fatty acids and carbohydrates. It also has minerals like magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, etc. Provides adequate zinc, vitamin B6, iron. Rich in dietary fibre.
Health benefits - helps in reducing the blood pressure, decreases the chances of strokes/heart attacks, dietary fibre eliminates bad cholesterol and maintains good cholesterol. Prevents diabetes, lowers gastrointestinal problems like colon cancer and gastric ulcers. It prevents the outbreak of breast cancer. Antioxidants clears the toxins from liver and kidney. Improves asthma. Slows down the ageing process and strengthens the bones.
Cooking tips - Seeds are cooked as a whole grain and also grounded into a powder which is used to make breads, roti/paratha, idli, dosa and pasta. Upma with vegetables. Sprouted seeds are added to soups, salads. Can be used for baking like cake, muffins, etc. Can be served in our regular meals along with curry or dal. It can also be added in casserole, pancakes, porridge and smoothies. Other names for this millet - Common Millet, Hog Millet, Broomtail Millet, Broomcorn Millet, Broom Millet, Red Millet, White Millet, and Black seeded Proso Millet.